Mitsubishi: Strange sound coming from brakes on Colt

For discs

May be rust on the discs, or brake pad/disc debris collecting in
the caliper.

Take the pads out, noting where the shims go, and carefully use an
old screwdriver/chisel/scraper to clean brake dust and rust out of
the caliper, particularly the points where the brake pads are
located in the caliper. Dont damage the piston rubber gaiter.

For drum brakes

Much the same, clean the dust out - just don't breathe it.
Exercise the shoes very gently by a small amount - with the drum
off - with the brake pedal - get someone else to help, and check
the shoes operature smoothly. You need to be carefull otherwise
you can pop the wheel cylinder piston out !!

Check the brkaes carefully after reassembly at low speed on a
quiet road ......

CW



On Fri, 5 Nov 2004 14:58:58 +0100, "Russell" <com>
wrote:
 

Hello, thanks for your reply... I'm working on recording this strange sound
so I can make a mp3 of it.... it sounds like the repairs you describe are
not quite easy to do...? Maybe it's better to go to a garage with my
problem.

When I have the sound recorded, I'll post it here!

Thanks.

"C W" <com> schreef in bericht
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brakes 

Your not allowed to post a file to this newsgroup.
You may get some flack for doing so.
Your best bet is to supply a link to the file.
I'm not sure where you can host the file unless you have personal webspace
with your ISP.


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